Chapter 466 - The Heartbeats (1/2)

While walking to Aleksis' room, he listened to his father's explanation through the telephone. Nicolae could only nod and sigh repeatedly as the sequence of events was just quite unbelievable.

”Then, where is Marion now?” he asked attentively.

”We tried to treat her but she refused to meet anyone after that,” Lauriel answered. He took a deep breath and then continued, ”I feel like she got traumatized. She didn't want to see me at all and only asked to be taken back to her home in Switzerland immediately. Jean will accompany her. Maybe once they arrive, you can visit Marion and check on her.”

”Alright, Father.” Nicolae turned his body and when he saw Aleksis who was lying on the bed was currently looking at his direction, their eyes met. Due to shock, Nicolae accidentally dropped his cellphone on the ground. Subconsciously he ran toward Aleksis. ”You ... you have awakened??”

He ignored his father calling out through the telephone. His attention was solely directed at the sleeping princess who had finally woken up from her long slumber.

”Mmm ... where am I?” Aleksis asked softly. She tried to get up and sit but she could barely move. Nicolae eagerly but cautiously helped the girl sit on her bed.

”You're home, in Switzerland. I'm here to look after you.” Nicolae was smiling at the girl but tears were also in his eyes. He didn't think Aleksis would wake up so fast. It was a welcomed surprise. ”You were in a coma for almost two months due to an accident on campus. Thankfully, your body is recovering at an incredible speed.”

”Oh ...” Aleksis frowned, trying to remember what happened.

Two months ...? Quite a long while had passed ...

Did ... did Alaric look for her? How was his condition? Where was he now? She immediately panicked.

”My phone ... where is my phone?” Aleksis asked with urgency in her tone. She was referring to the one given to her by Takeshi. She MUST immediately contact Alaric!

”Uhm ... your phone is gone. Do you need it? You can use my phone for now.” Nicolae hurriedly picked up his phone from the floor and handed it to Aleksis.

”No, not this one. I need MY phone.” Aleksis almost cried. She felt hopeless. Her husband received no news from her for two months. Alaric must be very worried by now.

Nicolae felt sorry seeing her current state and then hurriedly got up, ”Uhm ... wait a moment, I will get your new phone-watch for you. It's in your father's study. I've replaced the defective chip.”

The girl was stunned. Apparently, Nicolae kept his promise and fixed the important chip. She felt very touched.

The young man returned 15 minutes later with a new phone-watch that was very similar to Aleksis' missing device.

”Here, do you want to make a call? I'll give you privacy,” he said as he handed the item. When she nodded, he hurriedly left the room.

Aleksis stared at the Nicolae's back, her eyes sending him out with a grateful look put on her face. She hugged her device close to her chest and then quickly wiped her tears away.

She felt very relieved, the chip was on her phone which meant she could contact Alaric. With trembling hands, she dialed one by one the numbers which would connect her to him. She had those memorized by heart.

RING

RING

Ten rings.

There was no answer.

Aleksis called over and over. Still, no one picked up.